tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post1431866878159985643..comments2024-03-09T11:08:34.910+02:00Comments on other things amanzi: out of benoniBongihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12918640034313468627noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post-27211388493206166652008-12-05T09:00:00.000+02:002008-12-05T09:00:00.000+02:00One of my classmates was from Benoni. I think she'...One of my classmates was from Benoni. I think she's specialising now at Wits.amanzimtotihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547897825508141342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post-71727572643696004262008-12-03T03:23:00.000+02:002008-12-03T03:23:00.000+02:00Wasn't sure i should write this as ppl don't like ...Wasn't sure i should write this as ppl don't like 2 take about this issue but here goes.<BR/>I agree with you completely. As black female medics, some members of staff (esp but not exclusively old profs) don't expect much from us so we must work harder so they think we atleast have 2 brain cells to rub together. <BR/>Advice from older students: on that day that you get ignore/not allowed procedures/ bad racist comment/wow the prof by knowing an answer to complex question etc, you go home and cry or whatever you need to do to get over it and make sure you prove them wrong the following day. Suck it up!! No complains<BR/>Getting looked down on for things i cannot change sucks but it also motivates me to be better than expected.<BR/>Gud post by the way + intresting pic. The movie Straight Out of Benoni was FUBAR, im hoping Benoni is not ;-)Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311126824432373743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post-47591343457106490202008-12-03T02:49:00.000+02:002008-12-03T02:49:00.000+02:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311126824432373743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post-35215713173016644002008-12-01T15:56:00.000+02:002008-12-01T15:56:00.000+02:00As you put it, the people you meet on the way up a...As you put it, the people you meet on the way up are the same people you'll meet on the way down. <BR/><BR/>Humility is quite a rare thing to come by in surgery. I felt quite humbled reading this.The Caffeine Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662215834511548631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post-31071850302749502812008-11-29T17:01:00.000+02:002008-11-29T17:01:00.000+02:00Wat 'n inspirasie. Dankie dok. Ek het 'n vriend wa...Wat 'n inspirasie. Dankie dok. Ek het 'n vriend wat eers die verkeerde paadjie geloop het (dwelms ens), maar toe 'n vrou ontmoet het wat in hom geglo het en vandag, baie jare later, is hy ook 'n spesialis (om 'n lang storie kort te maak).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post-58569351237368449932008-11-28T08:10:00.000+02:002008-11-28T08:10:00.000+02:00anon, i was not aware that habana came from benoni...anon, i was not aware that habana came from benoni. i thought he went to school in kes. suppose the two are not mutually exclusive though. thanks for the informationBongihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12918640034313468627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post-8213407706161363302008-11-27T03:18:00.000+02:002008-11-27T03:18:00.000+02:00as a rugby fan, im sure you realize bryan habana i...as a rugby fan, im sure you realize bryan habana is also from benoni, increasing their output of good things by 50%Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post-91270488903598860882008-11-25T21:48:00.000+02:002008-11-25T21:48:00.000+02:00Bongi, I agree about not looking down on others. ...Bongi, I agree about not looking down on others. I was told all through childhood by a verbally abusive father that I was stupid and worthless. It took me many, many years, and many, many loving caring friends and even strangers to learn otherwise. I have been out of money and living in my car to now being financially able to give back to some of those who helped me survive both physically and mentally. I am just as cordial and respectful to the graveyard housekeeping staff as I am to the most powerful surgeon. There is definitely a pecking order in the OR and hospital, and while some want to be sure you know your spot in it, you can never underestimate another's potential. Besides, relaying kindness feels so much better than haughtiness and degradation.make mine traumahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149160428613740527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post-37386939311466183792008-11-25T02:21:00.000+02:002008-11-25T02:21:00.000+02:00I'd like to second Megan. I too love a person wit...I'd like to second Megan. I too love a person with gumption and stick to-it-iveness.rlbateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236331355857884458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post-56270987433237591942008-11-25T01:04:00.000+02:002008-11-25T01:04:00.000+02:00great post as usual.ure awesome.. i'd be honored t...great post as usual.<BR/><BR/>ure awesome.. i'd be honored to scrub and assist you one day. definitely in my top 10 to do list by end of med school. (watch out for that in my blog)Jeffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06540388790434163301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37286253.post-87274713315186573092008-11-24T23:42:00.000+02:002008-11-24T23:42:00.000+02:00loved that one, and close to our American Thanksgi...loved that one, and close to our American Thanksgiving, it seems appropriate. I love a person with gumption and stick to-it-iveness. Good on your friend.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15129377434000711589noreply@blogger.com